Michigan's 10th House of Representatives district
American legislative district
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Michigan's 10th House of Representatives district (also referred to as Michigan's 10th House district) is a legislative district within the Michigan House of Representatives located in parts of Macomb and Wayne counties.[2] The district was created in 1965, when the Michigan House of Representatives district naming scheme changed from a county-based system to a numerical one.[3]
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Demographics47.9% White
44.7% Black
1.8% Hispanic
1.2% Asian
0.1% Native American
0.3% Other
4.2% Multiracial
44.7% Black
1.8% Hispanic
1.2% Asian
0.1% Native American
0.3% Other
4.2% Multiracial
Population(2024)93,580
Notes[1]
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| Demographics | 47.9% White 44.7% Black 1.8% Hispanic 1.2% Asian 0.1% Native American 0.3% Other 4.2% Multiracial | ||
| Population (2024) | 93,580 | ||
| Notes | [1] | ||
List of representatives
| Representative | Party | Dates | Residence | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David S. Holmes Jr. | Democratic | 1965–1972 | Detroit | [4] | |
| Michael Novak | Democratic | 1973–1976 | Detroit | [5] | |
| Virgil Clark Smith | Democratic | 1977–1988 | Detroit | Resigned when elected to Michigan Senate.[6] | |
| Ted Wallace | Democratic | 1988–1992 | Detroit | [7] | |
| Nelson W. Saunders | Democratic | 1993–1996 | Detroit | [8] | |
| Buzz Thomas | Democratic | 1997–2002 | Detroit | [9] | |
| Triette Reeves | Democratic | 2003–2004 | Detroit | [10] | |
| Gabe Leland | Democratic | 2005–2010 | Detroit | [11] | |
| Harvey Santana | Democratic | 2011–2012 | Detroit | [12] | |
| Phil Cavanagh | Democratic | 2013–2014 | Redford Township | [13] | |
| Leslie Love | Democratic | 2015-2020 | Detroit | [14] | |
| Mary Cavanagh | Democratic | 2021–2022 | Redford Township | [15][16] | |
| Joe Tate | Democratic | 2023–2025 | Detroit | [17] | |
| Veronica Paiz | Democratic | 2025–present | Harper Woods | [18] | |
Recent elections
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Leslie Love | 27,868 | 84.78 | |
| Republican | William Brang | 4,393 | 13.36 | |
| Libertarian | Jeremy Morgan | 611 | 1.86 | |
| Total votes | 32,872 | |||
| Democratic hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Leslie Love | 32,787 | 81.62% | |
| Republican | William Brang | 6,027 | 15.00% | |
| Libertarian | Jeremy Morgan | 1,357 | 3.38% | |
| Total votes | 40,171 | 100.00% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Leslie Love | 21,606 | 82.26 | |
| Republican | Matthew Hauser | 4,658 | 17.74 | |
| Total votes | 26,264 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Phil Cavanagh | 36,190 | 86.43 | |
| Republican | Jasmine Bridges | 5,682 | 13.57 | |
| Total votes | 41,872 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Harvey Santana | 14,000 | 93.99 | |
| Republican | Jasmine Ford | 895 | 6.01 | |
| Total votes | 14,895 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Gabe Leland | 27,644 | 94.81 | |
| Constitution | Marc Sosnowski | 1,513 | 5.19 | |
| Total votes | 29,157 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
Historical district boundaries
| Map | Description | Apportionment Plan | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Wayne County (part)
|
1964 Apportionment Plan | [25] | |
Wayne County (part)
|
1972 Apportionment Plan | [26] | |
Wayne County (part)
|
1982 Apportionment Plan | [27] | |
Wayne County (part)
|
1992 Apportionment Plan | [28] | |
Wayne County (part)
|
2001 Apportionment Plan | [29] | |
 | Wayne County (part)
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2011 Apportionment Plan | [30] |